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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.25, 296.74 and 168.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.25, 296.74 and 168.57 is: 232.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.25 : 296.74 = 168.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.25/296.74 = 168.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.25x = 296.74 × 168.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.25x = 50,021.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,021.46/215.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.39

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